Complications of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Children: Therapeutic Options and Outcomes

2010255 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Stéphanie Franchi‐Abella

Sophie Branchereau · Université Paris-Sud

Virginie Lambert · Centre Chirurgical Marie Lannelongue

Monique Fabrè · Pathological Society

Clarisa Steimberg · Bicêtre Hospital

J Losay · Centre Chirurgical Marie Lannelongue

Jean‐Yves Riou · Centre Chirurgical Marie Lannelongue

Abstract

Congenital portosystemic shunt carries risks of severe complications in children. Closure of a shunt persisting after age 2 years should be considered preventively. Intrahepatic portal flux restoration can be expected, even when intrahepatic portal veins are extremely hypoplastic or undetectable.

Topics & Keywords

Congenital Heart Disease Studies Liver Disease and Transplantation Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Volume 51, Issue 3, pp. 322-330

DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0b013e3181d9cb92

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